Sweet Radish and Roasted Nut Salad

Seasonal radishes, such as the multicolored Easter egg variety, are wonderfully sweet and more tender than the more common red radishes sold year round at the grocer. But any variety will shine in this salad.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  bunches  small radishes, trimmed and cut into thin wedges
• 1  cup  salted and roasted  mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil or 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  pinch chili powder
• 1  teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 4  cups romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. In medium bowl, combine the radishes, nuts and cilantro.
2. Toss to combine and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
4. Add the cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric and chili powder.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes.
6. Add the ginger and sugar and cook another minute.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
8. Set aside, to cool.
9. Drizzle the dressing over the radishes and toss well.
10. Divide the lettuce between 4 serving plates, then top each with a quarter of the radish mixture.